Microsoft Edge Dev channel adds translation for selected text, more

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What you need to know

A fresh update is rolling out for testers on the Microsoft Edge Dev channel. This latest weekly update includes a few new features of note. The highlight is new translation features, including the ability to translate specific text selected on a page.

Here’s a look at therelease notesposted by Microsoft:

If you’re already using the Microsoft Edge Dev channel, this update is available to download now. You can manually download it by checking the “About Microsoft Edge” portion of the settings menu. Otherwise, the Microsoft Edge Beta, Dev, and Canary channels are available to download at the officialMicrosoft Edge Insidersite.

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